It is the terror of the tetras: a silver torpedo chasing them through open water with a mouth bristling with teeth. Anglers know it well because it attacks almost any small bait, with a boldness out of all proportion to its size.
Behaviour
A daytime midwater hunter. It patrols in small groups and charges schools of tetras at full speed.
How and when to see it
All year round. In clear water you can watch it patrolling from piers and walkways; in the lagoons it often takes fishing lines.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where pike characin has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where pike characin lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Reserva Estero Camba Trapo
Private nature reserve of Ecoposada del Estero, on the Camba Trapo road. One of the…★ 5.0 - Cabalgata Cintia
Horseback rides around Carlos Pellegrini.★ 5.0 - Iberá Spirit
Travel agency specializing in the Esteros del Iberá for 10 years. Packages, excursions…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common namePike Characin
- Scientific nameAcestrorhynchus pantaneiro
- GroupFish
- StatusNative
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